Your Insurance Options When Hiring A Self Storage Unit
If you're moving house and have decided to hire a self storage unit, there's one important consideration that you might overlook at your peril: insurance. You might think that, because your unit is locked and the facility is climate-controlled and secure, there's no need to worry about your items getting damaged or stolen. But your belongings are at just as much risk as they would be at home. What if the facility is robbed?
Keep Calm: 4 Things You Need to Know About Brown House Spiders
Australia is famous for its many species of dangerous spiders, so it's understandable that new residents will be concerned about the spiders that live inside their homes. Despite what you may have heard, not every spider that lives inside your new home can kill you. The brown house spider is one of these non-deadly house dwelling spiders. What do they look like? Brown house spiders have dark brown bodies that are about the same size and shape as a pea.
Is Your Front Door Secure?
Statistics indicate that on average, one out of 71 homes is broken into every year in Australia. This translates to one burglary in every 19 minutes. Out of these, 27 per cent of forced entries are through the front door. This begs the question: is your front door really secure? There are several ways you can fortify the front entry to make it burglar proof. Read on to find out.
5 Common End of Lease Cleaning Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
Moving out of a house is right up there with life's stressful tasks. Not only does it take a lot of effort and planning to relocate your life from one location to another, this usually accompanies a seemingly never-ending to-do list. Because of this, cleaning responsibilities often take a backseat when in reality keeping them at the front of your mind will save headaches later on, or disputes with your agent at the end of the lease.
From Overnight Bags to Bedding: Five Things You Shouldn't Pack for an Interstate Move
Preparation is key to a successful interstate move. If you want moving day to go smoothly, you should have all of your stuff packed in boxes and ready to go when the removalists arrive. However, there are a few last minute items that shouldn't be packed. These essentials will help you through moving day, and let you enjoy your first night in your new home comfortably. 1. Personal Overnight Bag
